The Columbus Botanical Garden is excited to announce the they will be an official site for Caterpillars Count, a citizen science project for measuring the seasonal variation and abundance of foliage arthropods like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders. Participants will collect data by conducting surveys on trees and shrubs and recording all of the arthropods observed on the grounds of the Columbus Botanical Garden.

The Columbus Botanical Garden believes this project will allow participants to take part in collecting data that will be useful to scientists, while learning more about our environment.

The Columbus Botanical Garden is looking for volunteers to help in collecting the necessary data. An information session will be held on February 27 at 12:00 at the Columbus Botanical Garden. Please bring you lunch and join us if you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this project.

Children’s Education Coordinator Ellen Lane will be leading this project. She says, “Citizen Science projects are such a great way to get people of all ages involved.  We are looking for volunteers, young and old to join us in the project. We also look forward to having new people be introduced to our beautiful garden.”